$3,600 Prize Fund plus the Walter Shawn Browne Cup
We honor the memory of our friend, GM Walter Browne, by naming the National Open Blitz Championship after him. Walter started the World Blitz Chess Association (WBCA) and always seemed to be in time trouble. His flag has fallen, but he will always be a champion to us.
6 Double Round US Chess Blitz Rated Tournament
Open Section is FIDE Blitz Rated
Play 12 games – white and black against each opponent
Time Control
Game/3 +2 second increment
Sections & Eligibility
Open (Championship) Reserve (Under 1900)
Higher of June US Chess Regular or Blitz Rating used. Other ratings may used at TD’s discretion as described on the National Open page.
Unrated players may play in the Reserve section but may not win class prizes. An unrated prize will be added if more than 3 unrated players participate.
Entry Fee
$50 by May 28, $60 later
Schedule
Register by 8:00 p.m.
Round 1 at 9:00 p.m.
1/2 point byes available in first 2 rounds
Membership
Membership in the U.S. Chess Federation is required of all players except foreign GMs or IMs. You may join with your entry or on site. Players will not be allowed to complete the tournament without a valid membership.
Prizes
| Open Section | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Reserve Section | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | $700 | $350 | $200 | Under 1900 | $350 | $200 | $150 | |
| U2400 | $200 | - | - | U1800 | $150 | - | - | |
| U2300 | $190 | - | - | U1700 | $140 | - | - | |
| U2200 | $180 | - | - | U1600 | $130 | - | - | |
| U2100 | $170 | - | - | U1500 | $120 | - | - | |
| U2000 | $160 | - | - | U1400 | $110 | - | - | |
| U1200 | $100 | - | - | |||||
| There must be 3 players eligible for any prize to be awarded. | ||||||||
